Joseph Maslak, MD
Learn More About Dr. Maslak
Before joining Synergy Health Partners | Mendelson Orthopedics & Spine, Dr. Joseph Maslak, born and raised in Metro Detroit, spent time caring for patients at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic where he earned his fellowship certification in Orthopaedic/Neurological Complex Spine Surgery and was named Administrative Chief Fellow. Dr. Maslak earned his residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at Northwestern University’s McGraw Medical Center where he was named Administrative Chief Resident.
Dr. Maslak earned his doctoral degree from the University of Michigan – Medical School. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame where he spent time studying abroad in London and graduated summa cum laude. Dr. Maslak is an active member of the medical community holding memberships with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, and Cervical Spine Research Society.
Procedures & Areas of Interest
- Kyphosis, Pseudoarthrosis, Adjacent Segment Disease, Hardware Failure
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
- Anterior, Lateral and Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Techniques
- Arthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Bone Spurs, Disc Bulge
- Cervical and Lumbar Decompression +/- Fusion
- Complex, Revision, Front-Back Surgeries
- Disc Herniation, Slipped Disc, Spondylolisthesis
- Disc Replacement/Arthroplasty
- Microdiscectomy
- Minimally Invasive, Microscopic Outpatient Procedures
- Motion-Sparing and Fusion Options
- Myelopathy, Radiculopathy, Stenosis, Sciatica
- Prone Lateral Interbody Fusion
- Robotic Spine Surgery
- Spinal Cord and Nerve Decompression
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS) Board-Certification
- North American Spine Society
- Cervical Spine Research Society
TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS
Real Results.
Real Stories.
Real Patient Data
What You Can Expect
Patient Satisfaction
Rate
Would Recommend
to Others
Significant Pain
Improvement
Return to Normal
Activities
* Data Source: CODE Technology PRO Surveys (2025)
Understanding These Results
High Patient Satisfaction
94% of patients rate their overall experience as excellent or very good. This reflects Dr. Maslak's commitment to clear communication and personalized care throughout your spine treatment journey.
Strong Recommendations
89% of patients would recommend Dr. Maslak to family and friends. This high recommendation rate demonstrates the trust patients place in his surgical expertise and comprehensive approach to spine care.
Meaningful Pain Relief
85% of patients experience significant improvement in their spine-related pain following treatment. Dr. Maslak's fellowship training in complex spine surgery helps achieve optimal outcomes for challenging conditions.
Return to Active Life
78% of patients successfully return to their normal daily activities and work. Dr. Maslak's integrated approach with physical therapy and pain management helps maximize your functional recovery.
Results By Procedure Type
Lower Back Surgery
12 Patient Responses
Neck Surgery
8 Patient Responses
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
6 Patient Responses
How This Data is Collected:
Patient outcome data is independently collected through CODE Technology PRO surveys, providing unbiased insights into real patient experiences and surgical results.
Additional Background & Affiliations
Complete Education History
Medical Degree
University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
Residency Training
Northwestern University’s McGraw Medical Center
Administrative Chief Resident
Fellowship Training
Cleveland Clinic
Orthopaedic/Neurological Complex Spine Surgery
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- North American Spine Society
- Cervical Spine Research Society
Active member and conference presenter
Languages
- English
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